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Patient Safety Courses

Patient safety courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident reporting, root cause analysis, and effective communication strategies. You can build skills in developing safety protocols, conducting safety audits, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Many courses introduce tools like incident management systems and safety culture assessments, that support applying these skills in healthcare settings.


Popular Patient Safety Courses and Certifications


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    Stanford University

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases

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    34K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Informed Consent, Cultural Responsiveness, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Basics, Professionalism, Professional Development, Medical Records, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Health and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient-centered Care, Music

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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    847 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pharmacy Experience, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Conflict Management, Pharmacy Operations, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacy Information System, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacy, Professionalism, Medication Administration, Medical Records, Physiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    665 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Pain Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, De-escalation Techniques, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Trauma Care, Infection Control, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Professionalism, Mental and Behavioral Health, Geriatrics, Patient Communication, Nursing Homes, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Nursing Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    264 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Care Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Practice Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Performance Review, Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Human Resource Policies, Payment Processing and Collection, Medical Billing, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient safety courses

  • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
  • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis

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